Elaina Spanel
Lincoln,NE
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant - Integrated Course
UNMC College of Dentistry
01.2026 - Current
Class President
UNMC Class of 2026
09.2022 - Current
- Elected by peers to serve as primary representative and leader of the class
- Acted as liaison between students, faculty, and administration to communicate concerns and initiatives
- Led executive meetings and worked alongside administration to enact changes to the program
- Advocated for student needs while promoting professionalism and collaboration
UNMC Pre-dental Simulation Clinic Chair
UNMC College of Dentistry
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Led planning and execution of a large-scale pre-dental simulation clinic event
- Chaired multiple committees and delegated responsibilities to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Coordinated logistics including scheduling, materials, faculty involvement, and participant flow
- Oversaw event operations to ensure a smooth, educational experience for attendees
- Collaborated with faculty, students, and staff to align event goals with institutional standards
Teacher's Assistant - Dental Anatomy Course
UNMC College of Dentistry
08.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer
VetMOM
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Performed intraoral radiographs using handheld digital radiography (NOMAD)
- Completed adult prophylaxis procedures under supervision
Volunteer
Clinic With A Heart
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Extraction clinic
Volunteer
People City Mission
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Extraction clinic
Volunteer
Packing Children's Oral Health Starter Kits
10.2023 - 04.2024
Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided empathetic, real-time support to individuals experiencing emotional distress via text-based communication
- Utilized active listening and crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate high-stress situations
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with organizational protocols
- Collaborated with supervisors and followed structured guidelines to ensure appropriate support
Dental Assistant
Hinrichs & Buckley Dentsitry
06.2021 - 05.2022
Vice President
UNL Pre-dental Club
05.2021 - 05.2022
Director of Scholarship
Delta Gamma
11.2020 - 11.2021
Sterilization Technician
Hinrichs & Buckley Dentistry
08.2020 - 05.2021
Secretary
UNL Pre-dental Club
05.2020 - 05.2021
Nanny
The Forney Family
08.2018 - 08.2020
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
UNMC College of Dentistry
05-2026
Accomplishments
- UNMC Student Leadership Scholarship
- UNMC Deans list Fall 2024
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant - Integrated Course
UNMC College of Dentistry
01.2026 - Current
Volunteer
VetMOM
11.2024 - 11.2024
Teacher's Assistant - Dental Anatomy Course
UNMC College of Dentistry
08.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer
Clinic With A Heart
06.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer
People City Mission
06.2024 - 06.2024
UNMC Pre-dental Simulation Clinic Chair
UNMC College of Dentistry
03.2024 - 03.2025
Volunteer
Packing Children's Oral Health Starter Kits
10.2023 - 04.2024
Class President
UNMC Class of 2026
09.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
07.2021 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
Hinrichs & Buckley Dentsitry
06.2021 - 05.2022
Vice President
UNL Pre-dental Club
05.2021 - 05.2022
Director of Scholarship
Delta Gamma
11.2020 - 11.2021
Sterilization Technician
Hinrichs & Buckley Dentistry
08.2020 - 05.2021
Secretary
UNL Pre-dental Club
05.2020 - 05.2021
Nanny
The Forney Family
08.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
UNMC College of Dentistry